Weather in Louisville, Kentucky, United States in May
In an average May, Louisville sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
48°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
71°F
2022-05-20
Lowest
30°F
1989-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
109°F
2011-05-30
Lowest
22°F
1989-05-07
Humidity
Highest
21.5 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1999-05-06
Lowest
4 mph
1999-05-28
Precip
Wettest
10.79 in
1995
Driest
2.00 in
2015
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